WALK-2-WORK VESSEL (SOV)

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Hotspots

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Computer-controlled system to automatically maintain a vessel's position by using its own propellers and thrusters.

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Gangway System

The Gangway System is fitted with several hydraulic systems in order to compensate the motion of the sea and the movement of the vessel. This enables the vessel to provide a safe transfer of personnel offshore.

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Cargo Deck

Large deck space to transport a wide range of cargo goods.

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Accommodation

Single or Double Cabins to accommodate up to 80 Service Technicians and the Vessel Crew in spacious cabins.

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Crane

The deck crane will be used to hand over heavy cargo or consumables to a offshore wind turbine. This increases the safety of the Service Personnel working on the turbine.

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Bow Shape

The streamlined bow ensures a smooth and very seastable ride in a heavy sea.

* The Vessels shown here are exemplary Models only.

WALK-2-WORK VESSEL (SOV)

SERVICE operation AND ACCOMMODATION VESSEL FOR TRANSFER OF SERVICE TECHNICIANS OFFSHORE

Walk-2-Work vessels / service operation vessels (SOV) are intended to provide safe transfer of personnel and smaller cargoes to different offshore platforms such as wind turbines especially during harsh weather conditions. The most remarkable attribute of Walk-2-Work vessels is the motion compensated gangway which is available from various providers. The purpose of that gangway is to dampen/stabilize the vessels motions to ensure a safe transfer – depending on the vessel design and gangway type safe transfer can be provided up to 3 m Hs wave height. Next to the gangway system Walk-2-Work vessels usually feature a comparably high number of cabins for Charterers personnel, a work deck for storage of equipment and a heave compensated crane. In order to enable the vessel to transfer personnel also via other means than the gangway, often a heli deck and/or a boatlanding for crew transfer vessels are installed as well. For the wellbeing of the personnel onboard different recreational facilities are available, as well as high standard cabins and meals. Walk-to-Work vessels have become an efficient solution for reducing transit times from shore as well as increasing safety due to personnel being well rested and less seasick.